Content Archive: December 2014

Rotorcraft

MQ-8C Completes First Landing on U.S. Navy Ship

The U.S. Navy completed the first ship-based testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter.
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Marenco Sky SH09 Completes Second Hover Flight

Pilot said to have felt handling improvements.
Aircraft

Third Conforming SF50 Vision Joins Flight Test Program

Flight test program has combined for 177 flights, keeping the SF50 on pace for certification in 2015.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA SAFO Use of Tie Wraps on Circuit Breakers

FAA SAFO Use of Tie Wraps on Circuit Breakers
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Among Top 25 Designers and Architects

Selected from a field of 600 applicants
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P&WC Secures Transport Canada Approval for PW306D1

Approval marks milestone toward entry into service on Citation Latitude.

Embraer Set to Begin U.S. Deliveries of Legacy 500

Shipments to Europe expected in early 2015 after first U.S. delivery in December

Thales Brings In New Chairman In Leadership Shakeup

Thales COO becomes CEO, while a Dassault director will take the role of chairman.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Wraps Up a Year of M&O Conferences

Ten conferences offered world-wide
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Scores Victory with Aviation Security Legislation

Maintenance representation added to advisory committee